You never know who you'll bump into in an elevator. This Wall Street Journal interview series shows those short—and sometimes awkward—encounters can be enlightening. Going up!

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In the Elevator With Rebecca Minkoff

WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" Rebecca Minkoff, founder of her namesake fashion brand, and finds out about Minkoff's new partnership with Instagram, her efforts to empower female entrepreneurs and how to run a business with a family member. Photo: Rob Alcaraz/The Wall Street Journal

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In the Elevator With Etsy CEO Josh Silverman

WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" Etsy CEO Josh Silverman and learns about how competition from Amazon has pushed the e-commerce website, diversity within the company's workforce and the oddest item sold on the site. Hint: It’s not for humans. Photo: Rob Alcaraz/The Wall Street Journal

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In the Elevator With the Venture Capitalist Backing Only Female-Led Companies

WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" Anu Duggal, founder of the Female Founders Fund, and asks her about the companies she has backed, the roadblocks women face when seeking capital and the best way to run a meeting. Photo: Rob Alcaraz/The Wall Street Journal